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The discussion revolves around a quiz taken from Queendom, where participants share their scores and thoughts on specific questions, particularly focusing on the word "sanguine." Some users express confusion about its meaning, associating it more with calmness than cheerfulness, while others mention their quiz results, with scores ranging from 70% to 100%. There is a notable dislike for trivia that emphasizes word meanings, especially for non-native English speakers. Participants also discuss the term "bubble and squeak," with one user explaining it as a dish made from leftover vegetables, which they enjoy as comfort food. The conversation highlights varying levels of familiarity with certain expressions and the cultural context behind them, particularly in relation to British cuisine.
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Here's an easy one to get us started.

http://www.queendom.com/mindgames/quizdom/quiz9.html

Results of your quiz

You answered correctly 10 out of 10 questions. This is equivalent to 100 %.

Your grade is
A+
 
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Nine out of ten.

I've always seen "sanguine" used in reference to stress. I thought it meant more "calm", than "cheerful".
 
You answered correctly 7 out of 10 questions. This is equivalent to 70 %.

Your grade is
BPretty good for random guessing :smile:
 
I dislike trivia like that focuses on word-meanings. Not everyone speaks the same (English) language and what some word means is meaningless (insignificant).
 
verty said:
I dislike trivia like that focuses on word-meanings. Not everyone speaks the same (English) language and what some word means is meaningless (insignificant).
awww, I'll find something easier for non native english speakers.
 
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Results of your quiz

You answered correctly 9 out of 10 questions. This is equivalent to 90 %.

Your grade is
A+

I got sanguine wrong too (I should have read the rest of the posts first, because t_e's clue would have helped!)

Thanks to Brewie for teaching me the meaning of Bubble and Squeak! :biggrin:

And, I've never heard the expression "ab ovo" before...only my knowledge of Latin provided sufficient clues to get it right (only one somewhat matches the literal translation).
 
7/10

On a better note, the three I got wrong were all "I don't Know." I know what I know!
 
You answered correctly 7 out of 10 questions. This is equivalent to 70 %.

Your grade is
B
 
9 out of 10. Didn't know the bubble and squeak thing. Still don't, and won't.
 
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Moonbear said:
And, I've never heard the expression "ab ovo" before...
I thought you were a girl. You ovulate all the time. What is the problem?
 
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Cabbage and potatoes... pah, rubbish! It's actually all the vegetables left over after a roast dinner! Which is not usually very much if I've had anything to do with eating.
 
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brewnog said:
Cabbage and potatoes... pah, rubbish! It's actually all the vegetables left over after a roast dinner! Which is not usually very much if I've had anything to do with eating.
Yeah, but that was at least the closest choice...it included potatoes and a vegetable. I've come to really enjoy bubble and squeak, and every once in a while make extra vegetables with dinner just so I can make it the next day. :approve: It's definitely got a great comfort food quality to it. Perfect for gray, rainy days (I guess you need a lot of foods that fit that requirement in Britain). :biggrin:
 
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